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ARTICLE · 23 AUGUST 2016

Part I: Derivative trade reporting rules: the devil's in the detail

Holley Nethercote
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Part I deals with key concepts of DTR, the mandatory reporting of OTC derivative transactions to trade repositories.

AustraliaFinance and Banking
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Hopefully, by now, the mere mention of derivative trade reporting (DTR) no longer sends you into a cold sweat, and trade reporting is integrated into your business processes.

If, however, you are still dealing with the finer subtleties of DTR, this three-part blog series on DTR may help you navigate the complex maze.

The first blog in this series is a recap of key concepts and dates. The second blog examines the different ways entities can comply with the rules, and the third blog looks at ASIC's new enforcement powers to deal with non-compliance.

Remind me again what DTR is all about?

DTR is the mandatory reporting of Over-The-Counter (OTC) derivative transactions to trade repositories. This was one of the reforms agreed to by the leaders of the G20 (including Australia) in response to the global financial crisis.

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